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nvdevtools.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 325e58d67eee2a21122239629fdabfde
Latest seen 2024-09-18 23:01:27 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-09-18 23:01:27 (2 years ago)
Size 4 MB
Publisher NVIDIA Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-09-18 23:01:27 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-09-18 23:01:27 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NVIDIA Corporation. Product metadata: NVIDIA 3D Settings Server.

Digital signature

Signed by NVIDIA Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

nvdevtools.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NVIDIA 3D Settings Server. The reported company name is NVIDIA Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-09-18 23:01:27 (2 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

Product Name: NVIDIA 3D Settings Server
Company Name: NVIDIA Corporation
MD5: 325e58d67eee2a21122239629fdabfde
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2024-09-18 23:01:27 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-09-18 23:01:27 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-09-18 23:01:27 (2 years ago)

The signature on nvdevtools.dll is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\restore\1h6f0iw26ug7m2u15525pqlfut8e8ox6iegcr9habc4ab0ec8o\display

ThreatInfo has observed nvdevtools.dll in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for nvdevtools.dll is Windows 10 with 100.0% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

nvdevtools.dll is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0020cc40
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 4565504

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 2617856 bytes · 57.3% of section data
MD5 60447832ff778df7690db6cd0314983a
.rdata 954880 bytes · 20.9% of section data
MD5 561abddb1f11eabdbcfa00014f5af490
.data 65024 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 e70b3ba823dc8da4eb622e393a3355fb
.pdata 121856 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 755158ebb16ac34f946d3974c8f689e3
.didat 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 24760af3cc318a0cbf5040564504dbfd
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 736256 bytes · 16.1% of section data
MD5 2316a898c7055dc84de2fcb65236985b
.reloc 67072 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 157e7b09af8200e094563f0c8724fab0

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

Report conclusion

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 325e58d67eee2a21122239629fdabfde.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.